Symantec NIS2005 manual Troubleshoot Ad Blocking, Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Troubleshoot Ad Blocking

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Troubleshoot Ad Blocking

Check here for possible solutions to issues that might arise with Ad Blocking.

Does Ad Blocking block all advertising on the current page?

Ads that are integrated with standard content—for instance text statements—will not be blocked.

Will Pop-up Window Blocking block all pop-ups or only pop-up ads?

Ad Blocking blocks all pop-ups that are started automatically during a Web page load. If a site uses pop- ups for special alerts or additional information, you might want to disable Pop-up Window Blocking while viewing that site.

Are there security issues associated with advertisements?

While clicking on an ad should only display more information or direct you to another site, some advertisers will use ads to entice you into installing new functionality on your system. These may range from adding new menus to installing spyware. You should be especially wary of ads that invite you to install novelty cursors or other entertaining add-ons. These frequently include user agreements that require you to allow companies to track your browsing or to provide them with personal information, among other things. Such clauses are typically hidden deep in the text where many users will not bother to read them.